History

Growth of the Knights of ColumbusOn Oct. 2, 1881, a small group of men met in the basement of St.
Mary's Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael
J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization. They sought strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause:
they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith. These men were bound together by the ideal of
Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americas, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New World. Their efforts
came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights of Columbus on March 29, 1882. They were Knights of Columbus.

WE ARE LOCATED AT:

78 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE

LYNBROOK, NY 11563

TEL: 516-887-2228

Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to
others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their
community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with
your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing
your family life.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A KNIGHT, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR WEBMASTER AND LEAVE YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AND HE WILL CALL YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.